It can be challenging to communicate with adolescents, but here are some tips to help: Be a good listener: Adolescents want to be heard and understood. So, when talking to them, try to listen attentively to what they are saying, and give them the chance to express themselves. Be non-judgmental: Adolescents often feel that they... Continue Reading →
Ending Corporal Punishment in Kenya.
Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force to inflict pain or discomfort as a form of punishment. It is a common practice in many parts of the world, including Kenya. However, there is growing concern about the negative effects of corporal punishment, especially on children's physical and emotional well-being. In this essay, we... Continue Reading →
Chevening Scholars 2021
My life today is not what I figured out to be a year ago. This video was taken last year after the orientation at Olesereni , Nairobi. In are most of the scholars. https://youtu.be/PhN2VR4o-MI
Mary Shuttleworth, founder Youth for Human Rights International visits Precious Seed Africa
In mid March 2020 the Founder of Youth for Human Rights International visited Precious Seed Africa at the Nyahera Community Hall. Mary Shuttleworth praised the good work done by PSA to educate the community on Human rights and encouraged us to talk of responsibilities too to the youth and Children so that they make Good... Continue Reading →
PSA at Ogada Children’s Home.
Half term breaks are period for learners to take time off books and just go back home and have some free time with family and loved ones, but for the children in Care facilities the situation is normally different. They got no home to go to. That's why upon invite by Mathews Ouko, at teacher... Continue Reading →
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE LANDS IN KENYA !
Last Saturday ,23rd November 2019 Sarah Joseph , a certified positive discipline trainer did two trainings in Kisumu at the Kenya National Library- Kisumu. The Positive Discipline Parenting training and Positive Discipline in Classroom drew teachers and parents : an average of 30 each. This much awaited meeting finally happened! It is the first time... Continue Reading →
BEACON TEACHERS- KISUMU LIVERAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE.
When one concerned teacher was fed up of cases of abuse on girls learning in her school, she thought of what she could do. She felt that she may not have been the most powerful and knowledgeable to act on this, but she knew there was something she could do.She remembered some Facebook posts she... Continue Reading →
At Ramogi Radio Studios: Girls Reentry Policy
Cosmas Onywera, special education specialist, Robert Omwa, a Beacon teacher and Nancy Okoth a champion for girls and children working with Plan International were at Ramogi FM studios. The reason was to spread the messages on girls reentry program by the government. This is also a program that is run by Plan ,headed by Nancy... Continue Reading →
CARTOONS WITH SEXUAL UNDERTONE AND OUR CHILDREN!
I once watched television with my children, we enjoyed; I felt like a very responsible parent who was on the lookout on what his children watched, I was actually living what we teach( as Beacon teachers) Then all over sudden the children burst out into a laughter that woke me from my dozing(i was not... Continue Reading →
47 TSC County Directors Beaconised .
Friday 17 May 2019 marks the end of a five day training for 47 Teachers Service Commission County Directors. This well attended meeting at Alps Hotel, Nakuru County managed to bring the teacher managers on board in matters Gender, Disability and Child Protection. This was necessitated by the very high statistics that have been doing... Continue Reading →
This is a nice initiative that I want and must be part of it. With the few guidelines I want…
Well said Hannington. Your support during that tournament was second to non
am so proud of Irene. The partnership has helped spot our girls with talent.. more to come please
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